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Garmin iQue M5 review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.5

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 529

Verdict

Thanks to excellent navigation software, the iQue M5 ranks among the best GPS/handheld combos we've seen -- but it's too expensive... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • No larger than most standalone handhelds
  • Excellent navigation capabilities
  • Bluetooth
  • Vibrating alarms
  • Includes windscreen mount and car charger

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Screen is hard to see outdoors
  • No jog dial
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Average battery life

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 72x19x128 mm
Weight: 166 g
Built-in devices: GPS receiver
Operating system: Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC, Second Edition
Software included: Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Outlook, Calculator, Solitaire, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9 for Pocket PC, Jawbreaker, Inbox, Voice Recorder, Microsoft Reader 2.0 for Pocket PC, Terminal Services Client, Pictures, Sprite Backup, BTExplorer, Garmin Que mapping software
Processor: Intel XScale PXA272
Clock speed: 416 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 64 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 1.1
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (SDIO compatible)

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9.5

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

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Anonymous

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Even better then the IQUE 3600

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9.5

Spectacular


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